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Subcutaneous Anterior Pelvic Fixation
Recently, anterior pelvic ring fixation was described by using subcutaneous fixation techniques. These “new” techniques of subcutaneous fixation using an external fixation construct and the option of subcutane...
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Fragility Fractures
Fragility fractures of the pelvic ring are frequently treated in daily practice. A short overview of these specific fracture types including the present fracture classification and an accepted treatment concep...
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Emergency Stabilization: Pelvic Binder
Mechanical stabilization of the pelvic ring is the first modality of treatment in hemodynamically unstable patients with additional mechanical instability of the ring structure. Circumferential stabilization m...
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Morel-Lavallée Lesions
Closed degloving injuries are uncommon and often overlooked. Correct treatment is essential to avoid relevant morbidity. The definition of this injury combination, pathophysiological basics resulting in an acc...
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Retrograde Pubic Rami Screw
Displaced upper pubic rami fractures can be stabilized by retrograde superior ramus screws. After focusing on the special anatomy, the percutaneous technique of screw stabilization is described step-by-step wi...
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Ilio-Iliacal Osteosynthesis
Unstable posterior pelvic ring injuries can be treated by reduced invasive techniques. The additional options include transiliacal internal fixator (TIFI), ilio-iliacal plate osteosynthesis, posterior sacral b...
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Biomechanics of the Pelvis
The basic biomechanical understanding of the ring structure of the pelvis is described and the relevance of surrounding structures including the value of ligaments, myofascial structures, the pubic symphysis, ...